Glossary · People and paperwork
In short
A Corporate Guarantor is a business entity that agrees to be responsible for the loan if the primary borrower defaults. If your acquisition vehicle is a separate entity, it may be required to guarantee the loan.
The SBA requires all owners of 20% or more of the borrowing entity to personally guarantee the loan, but a Corporate Guarantor (another entity you own) might also be required to back the debt. Understand the full extent of all guaranties, both personal and corporate, before closing the deal. This is distinct from your personal guarantee.
13 CFR Part 120 — Business Loans
Office of the Federal Register · Federal regulation
SOP 50 10 — Lender and Development Company Loan Programs
U.S. Small Business Administration · SBA Standard Operating Procedure
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